Slow Cooker Pinto Beans – Slow Cooker Gourmet

Slow Cooker Pinto Beans are simple, inexpensive and so much better than anything from a can!

Sure it’s easy to open and drain a can of beans, but did you know it’s just as easy to make them on your own? Using your slow cooker is a brilliant way to make beans that you can use in soups, chili and just about any recipe without worry about any additives or can liners leaching into your food! Plus, you can control the salt and seasonings to have beans customized to your liking. It’s easier than you think to make Slow Cooker Pinto Beans and totally worth it!

You can obviously do this with any kind of beans, but pinto beans tend to be pretty universally used in recipes and are so versatile! Plus, you could use them to make your own refried beans, which is pretty much amazing! No more checking the labels for lard and fat, you’ll have total control over what you are eating.

What to do with all these beans once you make them?

make “healthy” refried beans by mashing
portion and freeze to use in place of canned (measure 1 2/3 cups per bag/container)
use right away to make soup and chili and freeze those for ready made dinners

Slow Cooker Pinto Beans

Slow Cooker Pinto Beans are simple, inexpensive and so much better than anything from a can!

Servings: 12

Calories: 133 kcal

Author: Slow Cooker Gourmet

Ingredients

1
pound
dried pinto beans
1
teaspoon
cumin
1
teaspoon
garlic powder
1
teaspoon
onion powder
1
teaspoon
salt

Instructions

Add pinto beans to slow cooker and cover with water to at least and inch above top of beans. Cover but do not turn on slow cooker. Let soak for 8-12 hours
Drain water and add new water plus seasonings
Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours until beans reach desired tenderness
Drain well and add additional seasonings to taste if desired
Allow to cool completely before portioning and adding to containers or bags for storage